AUC Signs MoU with Association of African Universities

AUC Signs MoU with Association of African Universities

The Commissioner for Human Resources, Science and Technology, H.E. Dr Martial De Paul Ikounga signed a memorandum of understanding with the Secretary General of the Association of African Universities (AAU), Professor Etienne Ehouan Ehile. AAU is the voice of higher education in Africa, and has been a lead agency in implementing the continental vision since its founding under the OAU. The MOU replaces one signed in 2007. AU Agenda 2063 calls for an education and skills revolution in order to meet the human resource needs for actualising Africa’s social economic development. The African university occupies a strategic role in ensuring that our education systems are oriented towards promoting innovation, critical thinking, pan Africanism and entrepreneurial orientations, while addressing Africa’s challenges and optimising on its opportunities. The partnership between the AUC and the AAU over the last decade has witnessed the strengthening of the African higher education space through promotion of intra-African academic mobility, harmonisation of qualifications for mutual recognition across Member States; and promotion of a culture of continuous quality improvement through the AU’s African Quality Rating Mechanism. The AAU has been able to mobilise African academia to appropriate the continental vision of Agenda 2063, as it has helped to build accountable leadership and quality in research and scholarship.

To implement the MOU, the AAU has agreed on a road map with the AUC, which takes into consideration the Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA 16-25) and the Science, technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA), as well as Continental Strategy on TVET as guiding frameworks that reflect Agenda 2063. Scheduled activities include collaboration in the operationalization of the Pan African Quality Assurance and Accreditation Framework and promotion of Africa scholarly excellence and Africa’s contribution to the global knowledge pool. The road map also includes collaboration in the development of an African Credit System; finalisation of Continental Qualification Frameworks that cover all levels and sub-sectors of education and training, and the launching of the CESA Thematic Cluster on Higher Education. The AUC congratulates the AAU as it plans to celebrate its 50th Anniversary in July 2017 during the AAU General Conference and biennial Conference of African Rectors and Vice Chancellors. Commendation is due also to the government of Ghana, which has built new headquarters premises for the AAU in Accra.

African Business and its award-winning team is widely respected for its editorial excellence. We provide the all important tools enabling you to maintain a critical edge in a continent that is changing the world. Our special reports profile a wide range of sectors and industries including Energy, Oil and Gas, Aviation, Agriculture to name but a few.

IC Publication's Sister Sites

New African

For over 45 years New African provides unparalleled insights and analysis on African politics and economics, via an African perspective. With our in-depth monthly reports, New African brings Africa closer to the world and is ideal reading for those looking to gain a better understanding of the most important issues affecting Africa.

New African Woman

Established in 2009, New African Woman has been covering stories that empower, inspire, and celebrate the African woman’s diverse accomplishment in all spheres. It is a colourful lifestyle magazine dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of fashion and beauty, health and wellbeing, parenting and family, and much more

IC Events

IC Events has established itself as one of the leading organisers of African business, economic and political events. From small workshops to large awards ceremonies, our events are recognised as some of the premier fixtures on the international calendar, and provide an excellent opportunity to network with the current decision makers and leaders from around the world.

IC Publications

IC Publications is one of the world’s leading sources of analysis and debate on African political and economic issues. Using a variety of platforms and services including magazines, electronic media and international events, we deliver unparalleled coverage on the latest developments in Africa.